Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
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Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey
- Ho-Ho-Kus is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 4,078, reflecting an increase of 18 (+0.4%) from the 4,060 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 125 (+3.2%) from the 3,935 counted in the 1990 Census.
History[edit | edit source]
- The origin of the borough's name is unclear, with several theories in existence. The most widely accepted theory is that it comes from a Native American phrase meaning "red cedar."
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Ho-Ho-Kus is located at 40°59′31″N 74°06′25″W (40.992096, -74.106909). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.75 square miles (4.52 km2), all of which is land.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
- Ho-Ho-Kus is home to several well-known healthcare facilities. These include:
- Valley Hospital: A fully accredited, acute-care, not-for-profit hospital serving more than 440,000 people in 32 towns in Bergen County and adjoining communities.
- Christian Health Care Center: A non-profit organization that provides a broad spectrum of high-quality, compassionate care, offering superior senior-life, short-term rehab, and mental-health services.
Education[edit | edit source]
- The Ho-Ho-Kus School District serves public school students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade at Ho-Ho-Kus Public School. For ninth through twelfth grades, public school students attend the Northern Highlands Regional High School.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
- Ho-Ho-Kus is served by NJ Transit at the Ho-Ho-Kus train station, which offers service on the Main Line to Hoboken Terminal, with connections to Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan.
Notable People[edit | edit source]
- People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Ho-Ho-Kus include Albert Burdon, a stage and film actor, and John Fiedler, a character actor and voice actor.
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